Inner Work With MaryAnn Walker: Life Coach for Empaths, Highly Sensitive People & People Pleasers
Welcome to Inner Work with MaryAnn Walker! This podcast is here to support the empaths and the highly sensitive. I understand the struggles of these roles because I've been there, too. I've experienced the exhaustion, burnout, compassion fatigue, and self-doubt that can come from prioritizing others' emotions over my own.
It is possible to deepen your own level of empathic sensitivity in a way that doesn’t leave you feeling drained or burned out, and I can show you how. In this podcast, we will discuss how to set boundaries, deepen your connection to self and others in a way that doesn't leave you feeling drained, learn how to process our thoughts and emotions, and so much more.
Life coaching can be particularly beneficial for the highly sensitive. As a coach, I can provide personalized strategies to manage overwhelming feelings, help you develop personal resilience, and teach you how to maintain your emotional well-being all while helping you to better understand how your sensitivity is impacting you. Through life coaching, you can learn to harness your sensitivity as a strength, enabling you to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and confidence.
Join me each week as we explore ways to meet your own needs and set clear boundaries in a way that honors your heart and also increases connection. Subscribe now!
Episodes
150 episodes
Headspace, Heartspace & Theta Healing
In this episode, we explore the difference between headspace and heart space—and why it matters, especially for highly sensitive people, healers, and empaths. When we’re stuck in our headspace, we experience fear, anxiety, and overthinking, oft...
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Episode 148
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16:35
The 3 Stages of People-Pleaser Recovery
Breaking free from people-pleasing isn’t just about learning to say “no” to others. It's about learning to say "yes" to self. It’s about rediscovering who you are beneath all the over-giving, boundary-blurring, and self-sacrificing. Many ...
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Episode 147
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30:43
From Empathy Overload to Self Empowerment
The world feels really heavy right now, and if you're an empath or a highly sensitive person, you're probably feeling it even more. There's so much going on—big political changes, international conflicts, economic struggles—and it can be overwh...
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Episode 146
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18:17
Overwhelmed by Recent Changes? You Are Not Alone. (Empathy and Awareness: Honoring the Impact of Executive Orders)
Right now, many of us are feeling the weight of recent events. As highly sensitive people, empaths, and deep feelers, we experience the world in a profoundly personal way. It can be overwhelming, exhausting, and even isolating when it feels lik...
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Episode 145
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19:06
Progress Over Perfection: Combating Black & White Thinking
One of the biggest challenges face by my audience when it comes to goal setting is unexpected setbacks. Whether it’s a small misstep like eating that cookie, a tough co-parenting situation, or just life’s curveballs, it’s easy to feel discourag...
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Episode 144
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12:31
Making 2025 a Love Letter to Yourself: How Playfulness, Wonder & Joy Can Support Goal Setting with Kellyn Legath
In this heartfelt episode, we explore the transformative idea of dedicating 2025 as a "love letter to yourself." This means nurturing, affirming, and showing up for yourself with love and care. Discover how shifting from a critical mindset to o...
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Episode 143
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1:08:03
When You Feel Unsupported in Your Goals
It can be hard to feel unsupported in your goals. Especially if you're someone who is traditionally very supportive of others. When I asked my audience of highly sensitive recovering people pleasers what was holding them back from achieving the...
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Episode 142
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New Year, New You: How to Create Change That Lasts
How Your Identity Shapes Your New Year’s ResolutionsHave you ever found yourself setting the same New Year’s resolutions year after year, only to fall back into old habits? It’s not just about willpower—your identity plays a pivot...
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Episode 141
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19:31
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Emotional Flashbacks: What They Mean and How to Move Forward
What emotional flashbacks are, how they can obscure your progress, and actionable strategies to ground yourself in the reality of your growth and resilience. Discover how to shift your perspective and embrace how far you’ve come.What Yo...
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Episode 140
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12:35
The Two Types of People Pleasers: Why Saying No Feels Impossible
Do you struggle with saying no, even when it’s at your own expense? Today we’re diving into the hidden struggles of two types of people pleasers, their unique challenges, the emotional toll of always saying yes, and the ways these patterns can ...
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Episode 139
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33:19
How to Stop Ruminating: Breaking Free from the Overthinking Cycle
Do you ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of overthinking, rehashing past conversations, or regretting decisions? You’re not alone. While rumination is common, it can lead to feelings of guilt and shame—especially when you feel you should know...
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Episode 138
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23:39
Will They Ever Change? How to Know if you Should Stay or Go
Have you ever found yourself left wanting in a relationship, holding on to hope that someone will change, only to be disappointed when they don’t? If so, good news! There is a simple way to know when it is time to set a boundary or move o...
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Episode 137
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19:56
The Power of AND: Transforming Negativity Into Gratitude Through Radical Acceptance
Our brains are wired with a negativity bias, constantly scanning for threats and challenges to keep us safe. While this survival mechanism has its benefits, in modern life, it can trap us in a cycle of focusing on what feels hard or overwhelmin...
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Episode 136
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15:28
10 Tips for Navigating Political Differences During the Holidays
With family gatherings just around the corner, it’s not uncommon to feel anxious about conversations with loved ones who may hold opposing views.MaryAnn offers 10 actionable tips to help you maintain connection and navigate these intera...
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Episode 135
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18:15
Layer by Layer: Emotional Renovation
Personal growth often uncovers more work than expected. Through tears, challenges, and breakthroughs, MaryAnn offers guidance on how to approach the overwhelming process of healing with grace and patience.In this episode, you’ll learn...
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Episode 134
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13:54
Unmet Needs: When Others Don't Reciprocate
How do you navigate it when you invest a lot into other, but they are unwilling or unable to fulfill your very valid needs? Many empaths and highly sensitive people find themselves struggling with anger and resentment due to these relationship ...
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Episode 133
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24:08
Empaths vs Covert Narcissists: Recognizing Energy Vampires
Exploring the often misunderstood overlap between covert narcissists, who often masquerade as empaths, and truly empathetic highly sensitive people:Covert narcissists use their heightened sensitivity for others emotions to manipulate an...
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Episode 132
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21:53
Building Healthy Relationships as a Highly Sensitive Person with Kellyn Legath
Today we explore how to build healthy relationships as a highly sensitive person. Join me and fellow coach, Kellyn Legath, as we explore both the challenges and the strengths of building relationships for this population. Main ideas:...
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Episode 131
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55:31
Prioritizing What Matters Most: Strategies for Simplifying Your Life
Are you living according to YOUR value system? Or someone else's? Join MaryAnn as she walks you through how to identify and prioritize what truly matters in your life and take practical steps toward living more intentionally.Key...
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Episode 130
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18:01
Navigating a Chaotic World: From Empathic Overwhelm to Empowerment
Managing Sensitivity in a Chaotic World: Empowering EmpathsAs empaths and highly sensitive people, external events such as wars, political unrest, natural disasters, and even the emotional energy of others can easily overwhelm us....
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Episode 129
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22:21
The Art of Showing Up: Measurable Ways to Boost Your Self-Worth
Focusing on how to define success based on your actions rather than external outcomes can help to minimize people pleasing and placating others while also increasing self confidence and self worth. By creating measurable goals for yourself, you...
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Episode 128
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24:42
When Someone Makes You Upset: Taking Control of Your Feelings
When both you and your partner are feeling overwhelmed it can be a challenge to know what to do. This week you will learn:The difference between cognitive empathy and the emotional experience of highly sensitive people.<...
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Episode 127
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23:17
Owning Your Peace by Owning Your Piece: Identifying Your Role in Healthy Relationships with Kellyn Legath
In this episode, we sit down with Kellyn Leggath, a relationship coach and close friend, to explore how imbalances in relationships can affect highly sensitive people and empaths. Together, we discuss how crucial it is to recognize these ...
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Episode 125
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52:50
The Empath Abyss: Symptoms, Triggers, and Solutions (Practical Tips for Empaths & HSP's)
The "Empath Abyss" is the emotional state where empaths and highly sensitive people feel disoriented, overwhelmed, and overly accommodating due to heightened emotions and reactions from others. This episode is essential for empaths...
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Episode 125
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17:27
Less is More: Simplifying Communication for Better Understanding
Sometimes we think using more words and more context will get our point across. But many times our message is lost in the story. Here are some practical tips on how to communicate more effectively and clearly to ensure your needs are understood...
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Episode 124
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19:30